McGavock High School - Etc Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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A Place To Be A Person by Teresa Routon Open a school door and walk inside. Not necessarily McGavocks door but any school door. Go ahead, take a look around. What do you see? Here one will find many answers to many questions. A variety of responses both positive and negative. This happens in every school and McGavock is certainly no exception. Take a walk down the halls. Of course you will find your “‘cliques’’. You will find people classified as “jocks”, and people classified as “freaks”, but think about this: Just how many people do you find classified as ‘“people’’? Not many! That’s just one of the rea- sons why everyone is invited to a weekly devotional every Wednesday morning at 6:30. The devotional is a place where you can go and be somebody. Nobody will degrade you or look down at you because you are a jock or because you are consid- ered a freak, but they will respect you because you are a human being. No one is better than anyone else. Everybody loves everybody because we were all cre- ated equally ‘‘in the image of God’’! Do you want to be somebody? Do you want to be respected for what you are? Come to the Wednesday morning devo- tional at 6:30 and you will! Student Life by Anita Gracy Student life is many things ... people, ideas, working, playing, talking, laughing, sharing. Some familar remarks which might be heard — ‘Whats for lunch? Hamburgers again.” ‘“‘Guess who broke up?” ““Who won the game yesterday?” ‘‘What did you make on your science test?” Another form of student life is classes. ‘‘Why are you late to class?” “Get out your work.” “Do you have a pencil I can borrow?” “Can someone answer my question?” Classes are a time for sharing ideas and learning to get along with other people — preparing us for life in our complex, modern society. Activities ... What’s Happening ... School Spirit ... Halls filled with posters, games, and a good band ... This is STUDENT LIFE!! Middle East Peace! by Bill Sneed Tuesday, March 13, 1979. This could be a red-letter date in World History, or just.a day of false diplomatic hope. President Jimmy Carter, on a peace mission to the Middle East, reached an eleventh hour agreement with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menahem Begin of Isreal. The treaty was accepted by Minister Begin, but the Knessett (Israeli Congress) would have to give final approval. President Carter then flew to Egypt to meet President Sadat who accepted the treaty as well. The following day, word was received that the Knessett had ap- proved the agreement and peace was once again at hand. Only time will tell if the optimism expressed by these three world leaders is premature. Hopefully, Isreal and Egypt have settled their disagreements.

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Mone Propeg...PLAGES.. leVelNrs TQ RIE A BBS by Susan Cook A common problem (among the million others) which freshmen and sophomores usually face is that of transportation. From the first morning of nervously awaiting the arrival of the big yellow maneater, waiting every morning to ride to school can be as torturous as school itself. Although the nicest time of year, the fall and spring mornings, are passed in dull observation of sunrises, but stop — what to do when the heavens open up and rain appears or even worse yet — snow? House eaves and bare tree branches become a haven for miserable teenagers. As you stand shivering when the wind chill factor is 30 below, you desperately wish for the magic moment of finally turning 16. Even if the only car you ever had a chance to drive is your mother’s beat-up 61 station wagon, why can’t some saintly person offer you a ride to school? Getting home is just as bad, but usually by the end of the day, you are too numb from the days happenings, to know where you are. What happens when the great day finally comes but you just never got around to learning how to drive? You scream and moan and hate yourself, but never seem to have the time even though you swore you would learn. Oh, well! Is there some kind person anywhere who would give a poor kid a break and a ride. Luck is with you, and merrily you jump in a two-door with seven occu- pants already in it and depart only to hit McGavock Pike and a traffic jam caused by 300 loaded school buses. Teachers Come To School Too! by Edward Audain and Melissa Moore In the crazy, chaotic world of McGavock there is a very well known minority called teachers. Most students try to forget they exist, but; nevertheless, they are an important part of McGavock or any school. Does a student actually realize what it is like to be a teacher? Imagine going over the same material class after class with the same questions being asked; or having to know several subjects and being able to teach them all intelligently. All teachers have what is known as a “planning period.” This period is used to type or runnoff tests and plan the next day’s lessons. It is not surprising to know that teachers do not use this time to “plan” but to rest their aching minds and regain their sanity. Students never think of the patience a teacher needs to survive through a normal day. Could you possibly put up with 150 bundals of energy, day after day without screaming at the top of your lungs? Let’s not forget the students who “know-it-all.”” You might find it hard keeping up with the class genius early in the morning or after four classes of students. When you think about it, a teacher is an amazing individual. After twelve years of school and four or five years of college, a teacher has to be dedicated and unselfish of others. Thanks teachers!!!

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by Bryan Vaden Standing in formation waiting for the start of your part in the 1979 Tournament of Roses Parade in sunny Pasadena, California. One cannot help thinking of the events leading to this moment. The hours of rehearsal at Opryland playing the same music over and over again. The last rehearsal in Nashville marching to the Hermitage and back. The pack- ing and unpacking of uniforms and instruments. The re- hearsal in the dining room of the Long Beach Hyatt House. The five hour plane ride, which was a first for many of us. Band members, parents, and followers left Nashville on four different flights. As we arrived in sunny California, everyone was excited about the things to come. However, there was a dulling effect on a lot of spirits when the baggage was delayed. This meant going to Knotts Berry Farm Amusement Park in suits, dresses, and high heels. One person it did not bother was our fearless president Jeff Beckman. He arrived in a navy blue three piece suit and his Opryland White Adidas.. There were more amusement parks to come. Magic Mountain, one of the largest, and home of the Collossus (which was closed). Then there was the long day at one of the most famous amusement parks, Disneyland. We spent all day and night there and closed the evening marching in their Christmas Parade. Fun was had by all but it was a tiring day. The next adventure was Universal Studios and the de- bate which came along with it, “Should we spend the full time at Universal Studios or do a National Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy?” The decision was made for Univer- sal Studios which was the best place we visited. Although we did not see any movie stars, we thoroughly enjoyed our | visit. | Later that afternoon we drove to beautiful Pasadena. We drove down Colorado Boulevard where the parade was to be held. It was the most unbelieveable sight of the entire trip. People were already lining the streets for a bird’s eye view of the parade. They had chairs, tables, sofas, dogs, cats, food, drinks, games, children, grills, heaters, and any other items that would make them comfortable. New Year’s Eve lights were out around 9:30, however, it was a little too early to sleep. When New Year’s Day dawned we were up at 4:30 and headed for breakfast in our uniforms. After breakfast, we drove to the parade unload- ing area and began our wait. The thoughts of soreness and failure to finish our seven mile hike was on everyone’s mind. The whistle blew and we were off. It was time to show everyone that McGavock High Marching Raiders were BEST! Left and Right Below and Opposite Page left and right above: The McGavock High Marching Raiders Opposite Page: Bottom Left: JoAnna and Kim give their signals. Bottom Right: Our beautiful new banner made by band boosters.